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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Burlap Candy Cane Wreath Tutorial

I've been wanting to make a candy cane wreath with some red and white burlap I had. I didn't like the small foam candy wreath forms. I decided to use a pool noodle. The only problem was how to keep the shape. I tried floral wire, etc. and then my husband said why don't you just use a coat hanger? Brilliant!! It worked perfectly.

It all started with a pool noodle!

I cut about six inches off the pool noodle, and then ran the heaviest coat hanger I could find through the middle. I had to bend it in about four or five places at the top until I got the shape I wanted.

I cut the burlap in strips about six inches wide. Using floral pins I started at the side, bunched up the burlap and then added a floral pin. I went at an angle to make the stripes.

This project did take lots of floral pins.

Here's an up close of the pins. After I finished each row, I "fluffed" each piece. I did have to place the pins at angle, because this noodle was hollow and I wanted to make sure they were secure.

Here is a completed photo, but before I added the bow. I really wanted to add a green burlap bow, but can't find green anywhere! So I just used some of the fabric I had left over from my Christmas pillows.

I found the cute little Christmas flower and candy cane appliques at Hobby Lobby and added those on the bow. I am going back to buy more of the flowers. I love them.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate your visits so much, and love reading your comments.

Oh, thank you so much! I found the red burlap the other day, but I can't find green anywhere. I went back to get some more of the red and they were out already. Boo Thank you so much for stopping by. :)

I found green burlap at Hobby Lobby and used my 40%off coupon. Course it might depend on the area whether they have it or not. Also saw it at Jo-Ann's.Your candy cane is absolutely incredible. You must have alot of patience to do all that with the burlap. The bow you used is a gorgeous contrast on the candy cane. Happy Thanksgiving.

Husbands come through every now and then, don't they? What a great idea to use a pool noodle! Sometimes I think we need a blog with nothing but tutorials using "our noodles". lolSending Thanksgiving Blessings your way,Dru

Thank you so much! I did look at Hobby Lobby and Hancock's in my area, but no green burlap. Boo They had lots of purple though! LOL I need to check Jo-Ann's! Thanks for the info, and thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! :)

Thank you so much, BJ! My hubby can be very helpful sometimes. LOL I did have quiet the mess when I was finished. Thank goodness for old blankets. :)Thank you so much for stopping by!! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!

Oh my goodness-I love this!! So, so, so cute!! I may just have to try one myself! :) Glad you found me-looking forward to reading more!PS-what do you teach? I am a junior high life skills (Special Ed) teacher.Happy Thanksgiving!Megan

Kathy, I love your candy cane wreath, I saw it on funky junk's link party and had to come see it better and join your site. I am new to blogging and would love for you to visit me at memoriesbythemile.comWanda Ann

Just lovely. I love the layers and texture. It would look fabulous on a front door! Great thinking to use the pool noodle. I've featured your project in tomorrow's A Crafty Soiree, please come by and see it. The post will be up at midnight EST. Thanks for sharing it with us!

What a cute wreath idea for Christmas! You are a featured favorite this week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! Thanks again for sharing; we love having you join us each week! See you soon! Mackenzie :)